UGLY DIVORCE NO GROUNDS TO FIRE A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE

Robert Smith was fired from his job at the Millville Rescue Squad 9 years ago where his wife also worked because their divorce would be bitter. The law against discrimination protects anyone subject to unfair treatment on the basis of age, race, origin, religion or orientation and applies to such acts in the workplace. Marital status is not specifically covered. The trial court in Smith v. Millville Rescue Squad, dismissed the case and the Appellate Division reversed and reinstated the case.